Choon Yien CoffeeshopThis Cha Siew Rice outlet in Section 17 PJ has many followers. It's located in a corner coffeeshop - Choo Yien is the name - beneath the flats in Jalan 17/13 (which is nesxt to the SK Sri Damai). The place starts getting busy as early as 11.30am for lunch and if you go there after 12.30pm, you can be sure the place is not only full, but almost every table will have people waiting for it! It's run by 2 brothers, one who chops the meats and the other is the order-taker cum … [Read more...]

Fu Yuen Seafood RestaurantNo.37 & 39 Jalan Anggerik Aranda C 31/CKota Kemuning40460 Shah AlamTel: 51228290Fu Yuen Seafood Restaurant looks like just another neighbourhood joint. Their tables are decked out in the typical pink tablecloths and the must-have red chinese lanterns streamed across one end of the room.Service was fast. The Fried Rice with Salted Fish appeared just after it was ordered. The portion for 2 was very generous. The fried salted fish (also very generous amount) were … [Read more...]

Sushi Zanmai T-217, 3rd Floor, The GardensMid Valley CityKuala LumpurTel: 2282 1160Sushi Zanmai is one of the latest to hop into the sushi-fast-food bandwagon and is fast gaining popularity. Besides the outlet in The Gardens, they have another one located in Sunway Pyramid.Their prices are pretty reasonable, in fact, a wee bit lower than the more-established Sushi King, ranging from RM1.60 upwards. Their sushis are a bit different and aesthetically more appealing to the eye. What I liked very … [Read more...]

Krishna Curry HouseNo.18 Jalan 222, Section 51A46100 Petaling JayaTel: 79564920 Krishna Curry House is almost an institution in the Jalan 222 area. For as far as I can remember, this curry house has been there enjoying brisk business. I go there quite often for breakfast - their rotis, thosais with unlimited chutneys, sambal and dhall curry are heavenly!Today we decided to have their Banana Leaf Rice for lunch as we were famished after our gym workout. The moment we sat down, the banana leaves … [Read more...]

Boston Restaurant (Halal)F13 Aeon Bukit Tinggi Shopping CentreBandar Baru Bukit TinggiKlangTel: 03-33262702Steamboat has always been a favourite with me. I love it for its “cheng-ness” - simple nutritious food which is not oily and fills you up with a sense of well-being… lots of vegetables, fresh ingredients which are freshly-cooked at the table and of course, lots of soup!Having passed by this steamboat restaurant in my previous visits, I vowed to give it a try soon. So, there I was last … [Read more...]

Oriental Pavilion1st Floor, Jaya 333 Jalan Semangat, Sect.13Petaling JayaTel: 7956 9288The Oriental Pavilion in Jaya 33 (the spanking new building opposite Jaya Supermarket) is a huge place and must hold place of pride in the Oriental Group of Restaurants. It is fast gaining popularity since its opening a couple of months ago. Its spacious modern-concept deco of warm wood paneling is very appealing and very different from the usual Chinese-style deco. The entire wall facing the main street is … [Read more...]

Restoran Green ViewNo.6 & 8 Jalan 19/346300 Petaling JayaTel: 7958 1076It was Christmas evening and I was hankering for some crabs. So, although the sky looked ominous with its dark dark clouds, we decided to take a drive to PJ. Specifically to Green View because I think they serve one of the best Sweet Sour Crabs around!They served Indonesian crabs (RM60/kg) which were huge, yet their shells are pretty soft. The crab meat was fresh and succulent and were perfectly infused with the sweet … [Read more...]

Oriental CravingsG359 Phase 2 (New Wing)1 Utama, Bandar UtamaKuala LumpurTel: 7727 2581Every time I go to 1U and pass by this place, I told myself that I would like to try the food there one day. So last weekend, I finally made it to enter Oriental Cravings. It was Christmas Day and the time was just after 11am and the place was almost full! Perhaps it’s because of Christmas – a holiday for everyone?!Service was pretty fast, considering the crowd. Our food was served in under 15 minutes. The … [Read more...]

Jaya Noodle HouseGround FloorJaya SupermarketSection 14Petaling JayaThe Jaya Noodle House in Jaya Supermarket will soon be moving to a new location come January 2008. What a shame! This popular noodle shop has been there for years - it's almost an institution in that building and a well-loved makan-place for folks around Section 14, Petaling Jaya. The present Jaya S'market building will be demolished soon to make way for a brand new mall and most of the tenants there have already moved out. I … [Read more...]

Soho by JunG218 Ground FloorOne Utama Shopping CentreTel: 03-77222155Not many people know about this restaurant, probably because it’s tucked away in an obscure location. It's located in the corner under the escalator on the Jusco supermarket floor. Although there are a few posters pointing the way, not many people bother to follow the arrows, which is quite a pity – because Soho is a gem.When you walk into the restaurant, you’ll get almost blinded by the glaring light pouring in from the huge … [Read more...]